The city of New Bedford, Massachusetts is located in the southeastern part of the state and is approximately 51 miles south of Boston. New Bedford has a population of 93,768 and a total area of 24 square miles. New Bedford is knicknamed “The Whaling City” becuase of its prominence as a whaling port during the 19th Century. New Bedford is part of Bristol County. The New Bedford District Court is located at 75 North Sixth Street and serves the following municipalities:
Acushnet
- Dartmouth
- Fairhaven
- Freetown
- New Bedford
- Westport